• Presidential Leadership: the Defining Traits (5001)

Re-Air – Presidential Leadership: the Defining Traits (5001)

July 13, 2025|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Politics, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

As we approach the inauguration of the 47th American president, it’s an ideal time to reflect on past leaders and consider which of them are remembered as the most successful.

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Western Tradition and The American Founding (5007)

July 6, 2025|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Government, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

The government of the United States traces its roots back to ancient Greece, Rome and historic philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. This is especially relevant now as increasingly we are seeing evidence of countries slipping towards authoritarianism, a risk that some fear for the United States.

  • Paul C. Watler and Jim Falk discuss Constitutional Law on the set of Perspectives Matter.

Constitutional Law: What It Is and Why It Matters (5010)

May 25, 2025|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Government, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Over the last few months, the executive branch has been pushing to the limits its powers to the point where leading constitutional scholars warn that the U.S. might be on the verge of a constitutional crisis. Join us to learn more about constitutional law.

  • Jim Falk, John Meko, and David Bobb, Ph.D., discuss The State of Civics Education Today on Perspectives Matter.

The State of Civics Education Today (5008)

May 18, 2025|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Government, Politics, Recent Programs, Social Issues|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

According to a survey conducted by The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 70% of Americans fail a basic civics test- and they are registered voters!

  • Saul Malek, Jim falk, and Les Bernal discuss youth and sports gambling on Perspectives Matter

The Epidemic of Youth and Sports Gambling (5005)

May 11, 2025|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Recent Programs, Social Issues|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Among young people, sports betting has exploded. Overall, high schoolers exhibit double the rate of gambling issues as adults. Join us to learn more about this issue.

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Re-air – Disinformation: Does It Threaten Democracy? (4005)

April 27, 2025|Categories: Featured Program, Featured-Home, Media and Information, Politics, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Disinformation has been around for centuries so why now has it become a greater concern? The subject of disinformation has become a partisan, politicized issue, which is especially worrisome as half of the world’s population will go to the polls this year The need for trusted information has never been more critical.

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Dick Armey: His and Our American Future (4020)

April 18, 2025|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Politics, Recent Programs|Tags: , |0 Comments

Armey spent 10 years in Congress, and became House Majority leader in 1995. He says of his leaving that position: “It was time for me to move on, especially given the circumstances. We had a speaker who thought he was a speaker for his president, which is absolutely wrong!”

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The Challenges with DEI (5003)

March 30, 2025|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Politics, Recent Programs, Social Issues|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

2024 was not a good year for DEI. It’s become a controversial topic, with companies and educational institutions which once embraced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Many are openly withdrawing their support. Is DEI dead?

  • Tariffs: How They Affect the Economy and Trade (5004)

Tariffs: How They Affect the Economy and Trade (5004)

February 23, 2025|Categories: Current News, Featured Program, Featured-Home, Global Affairs, Politics, Recent Programs|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Economists are sharply divided on the effectiveness of tariffs. Do they help increase domestic manufacturing? Or do they expose U.S. consumers and companies to retaliations from countries in their markets? Our experts weigh in. Join us for a spirited conversation with perspectives both for and against tariffs.